Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province
USMAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Usmad, Argao, Cebu

FOURTH QUARTER
S.Y 2022-2023
Second Summative
ENGLISH 10
Name______________Grade and Section: ______________ Date: _______Score: _______

Read each questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following parts of formal definition tells which does the term belong?
a. the term c. the traits
b. the part of speech d. the characteristics
2. Which part of formal definition does verb belongs?
a. the term c. the traits
b. the part of speech d. the characteristics
3. It refers to statement of the exact meaning of a words, especially in a dictionaries.
a. clarification c. description
b. definition d. explanation
4. Which of the following is not a way of expanding the definition of words?
a. Expanding the definition of words into a sentence
b. Expanding the definition of words into a paragraph
c. Expanding the definition by duplicating the definition in the dictionary.
5. Which of the following definition goes deeper than the simple dictionary meaning?
a. expanded definition c.encyclopedic definition
b. literal definition d. none of the choices
6. It is a way of expanding the definition of words into a paragraph where the definition is expanded
by enumerating or citing examples of how the word is used.
a. Expanding by comparing and contrasting
b. Expanding by describing a process
c. Expanding by giving examples
d. none of the choices
7. Based from the sample paragraph below, what way of expanding the definition of words into a
paragraph is used in the sample below?

Speed is a concept that marks our day. Sluggishness is out. Speed is demanded by
industry which is constantly on the lookout for new inventions. Sluggishness is penalized,
especially in industries where compensation depends upon output. Speed is the attractive come-
on for short-term courses in cooking, computerizing, sewing, diving, learning, learning a new
language, and others. The slower long-term courses are not so appealing. Instant coffee is usually
preferred to coffee that must be boiled yet. Yes, speed is the word of the day
a. Expanding by comparing and contrasting c. Expanding by giving examples
b. Expanding by describing a process d. none of the choices
8. Based from the sample paragraph below, what way of expanding the definition of words into a
paragraph is used in the sample below?
Speed is a concept that marks our time. Everybody is in a hurry to go somewhere. Industry
is constantly demanding new inventions that will speed up production so that the constant cry of
the bosses to the workmen is to speed it up! The maker of automobiles boasts the newest type of
car which is faster than the old model. Shoppers push and shove each other all about the
 counters. All are in a hurry to get something. People who are going to school, shop, or office rush
breathlessly to do important tasks. They gulp their food and swallow it in haste. Restless “hunters
of fun” crowd into places of entertainment. Most of these people cannot sit still. At a movie, they
tap their feet or fingers in impatience. Yes, speed is the word of the day.

a. Expanding by comparing and contrasting c. Expanding by giving examples

b. Expanding by describing a process d. none of the choices
9. What type of definition when the writer uses known words or examples to explain an unknown
term? These definitions may be synonymous or antonyms introduced by or, in other words, or
like?
a. formal definition c. informal definition
b. encyclopaedic definition d. technical definition
10. Basketball is a team sports which is composed of 5 members per team in the court .
Which word in the sample sentence is a linking verb?
a. A b. is c. basketball d. members
11-16 Find the word/s which make the sample definitions grammatically incorrect. Encircle the
letter which corresponds to your answer.
11. Operational definition are a list of properties used to describe or identify objects and events.
a. a b. to c. are d. and
12. The bird was an animal that can walks on two legs and can flew.
a. an and was c. walks and legs
b. that and can d. walks and flew
13. Rain is define as drops of water from clouds.
a. as b. is c. drop d. define
14. Earthworm is an animals that lives underground, is very soft to the touch, pinkish in color, and
usually pipe-like in shape.
a. animals and earthworm c. pinkish and color
b. lives and underground d. underground and touch
15. Organism are any object that grows and reproduce.
a. organism and object c. organism and reproduce
b. organism and grows d. reproduce and object
16. A computer are an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically binary in form,
according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
a. A and are b. are only c. variable d. program

17-18 which of the word/s can make each statement grammatically correct? Encircle the letter
that corresponds to your answer.
17. The bird was an animal that can walks on two legs and can flew.
a. an and are c. walks and legs
b. that and could d. walk and fly
18. Operational definition are a list of properties used to describe or identify objects and events.
a. an b. is c. are d. and
19-24 Write GC if the given definition is grammatically correct and Incorrect if it is not. Write
your answer in the space provided before the answer.
(Grammatically Correct =21, 23,24 Incorrect =19,20,22,25)
______19. Weighing scale is a devices used to measure the weight of an individual.
______20. Intelligence is define by a specific test made up of logical relationships, short term
memory, word associations.
______21. A microwave is a device that heats food using electromagnetic energy.
______22. A laboratory rooms is a place where experiments are perform.
______23. A module is a learning material used for intervening to continue learning even to home.
______24. A questionnaire is a very essential tool.
______25. Organism are any object that grows and reproduce.

26-28 Expanding the definition of words into a sentence must follow the pattern Word + Class+
Distinguishing Characteristics. Identify which part of the definition is the part of the pattern asked in
each number. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer in the space provided.

“Speed is the rate at which someone or something is able to move.”

a b c

26. Term: ___________

27. Class: ___________
28. Distinguishing Characteristics: _______________
29. Following the pattern of expanding the definition of words into a sentence, which of the
following is an example of a Term?
a. speed
b. mobile phone
c. a type of application
d. that can connect to the internet
30. Following the pattern of expanding the definition of words into a sentence, which of the
following is an example of a Class?
a. speed
b. mobile phone
c. a type of application
d. that can connect to the internet
31. Following the pattern of expanding the definition of words into a sentence, which of the
following is an example of a distinguishing characteristics?
a. speed
b. mobile phone
c. a type of application
d. that can connect to the internet
32. In this sample definition, which part of the sentence is the class?
Organism are any object that grows and reproduce.
a b c
33. “Speed is the rate at which someone or something is able to move.” What way of expanded
definition is used in this sample definition?
a. Expanding by describing a process
b. Expanding by comparing and contrasting
c. Expanding the definition of words into a sentence
d. Expanding the definition of words into a paragraph
34. What way of expanding the definition of words into a paragraph wherein the definition is
expanded by citing how a word is similar to and is different from other concepts or ideas.
a. Expanding by describing a process
b. Expanding by comparing and contrasting
c. Expanding the definition of words into a sentence
d. Expanding the definition of words into a paragraph
35. What way of expanding the definition of words into a paragraph wherein the definition is
expanded by listing the steps or order of how things is being processed?
a. Expanding by describing a process
b. Expanding by comparing and contrasting
c. Expanding the definition of words into a sentence
d. Expanding the definition of words into a paragraph
 36. Ways of expanding the definition which is done by citing the similarities of the word to be
defined to other concepts or ideas.
a. Comparing
b. Contrasting
c. Explaining
d. Opposing
37. Ways of expanding the definition which is done by citing the difference of the word to be
defined to other concepts or ideas.
a. Comparing
b. Contrasting
c. Explaining
d. Opposing
38. What way of expanding the definition of words into a paragraph wherein the definition is
expanded by enumerating samples on how the words can be used?
a. Expanding by giving examples
b. Expanding by describing a process
c. Expanding by comparing and contrasting
d. Expanding the definition of words into a paragraph
39. What is the pattern of expanding the definition of words into a sentence?
a. Class+Word+Distinguishing Characteristics
b. Distinguishing Characteristics + Word+ Class
c. Word + Class+ Distinguishing Characteristics
d. None of the choices
40. Choose the appropriate word to complete the definition.
A cartoonist is an artist who __________________________________________.
a. edits the articles
b. reads the news paper
c. displays expertise in illustrating
d. contains the stands of the news paper

Prepared by:

JE-ANN G. MONTEJO
Teacher I Checked by:

CRISTINO O. CARREON, DEV.ED.D

Principal II